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Leadership Brand Words

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175 Leadership Brand Words You’ll Aspire To Be

What kind of leader are you? You're not alone if you do not have a clear, concise, and thoughtful answer to this question. While many leaders have an...

Positive vs. Negative Feedback in the Workplace

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Positive vs Negative Feedback at Work: Difference + Examples

When you’re at work, do you want to know where you stand with your boss, peers, or clients? Do you want to see whether you’re doing a good job, and...

GROW Coaching Model in the Workplace

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How To Use the GROW Coaching Model (+Questions and Template)

Did you know that employees whose leaders are effective coaches are 20% more likely to stay at their company, 40% more engaged with their job, and...

Employee Connection in 2023: What The Research Says

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Employee Connection in 2025: What The Research Says

If you’ve been in the workforce long enough, you’ve likely made a few friends from work. Most people would agree that having friendships at work...

101 One-On-One Meeting Questions for Bosses and Employees

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101 One-On-One Meeting Questions for Bosses and Employees

Whether you’re an employee attending a one-on-one meeting or a leader hosting a one-on-one meeting, everyone wants to make that time spent as...

Words to Describe Work Relationships

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175+ Words to Describe Work Relationships

Think of the last time you talked about your work relationships with someone. What words did you use to describe those relationships? Did you use...

A Manager’s Perspective on the Performance Management Cycle

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A Manager’s Perspective on the Performance Management Cycle

The term performance management may bring a shiver down your spine, as it did mine when I first started in management. Many managers, myself...

How to Create a Winning Team Charter (+ Template)

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How to Create a Winning Team Charter (+ Template)

Having a great team is essential for achieving outstanding results. While individual talent and expertise play a crucial role, harnessing the...

The 4 Types of Working Relationships

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The 4 Types of Working Relationships

From the supervisor who has become your mentor to your teammate whose camaraderie lightens the burdens of the daily grind or the grumpy colleague...

Self-Leadership

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A Quick Guide to Understanding Self-Leadership

Since 500 BC, there has been an appreciation for the importance and power of self-leadership. In fact, the philosopher Lao-Tzu famously said,...

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